Tag Archives: ethical sourcing

Tiffany & Co. commits to transparent diamond sourcing January 9, 2019 Today, Tiffany & Co. launched a new policy aimed at verifying the provenance of its diamonds. + Read More

WDC encourages faster Kimberley Process reform November 22, 2018 With the closure of the 2018 Kimberley Process Plenary, the World Diamond Council is raising questions about the pace of changes to the process. + Read More

Canadian government proposes expanded conflict diamond definition November 13, 2018 A proposal from the government of Canada to expand the definition of conflict diamonds has received strong backing from industry bodies. + Read More

WDC aims to improve ethical sourcing structures October 29, 2018 Improvements to industry regulations concerning responsible sourcing were the primary topic of discussion at the World Diamond Council’s annual general meeting in Mumbai, India, earlier this month. + Read More

GIA and Alrosa kick off diamond-tracing initiative October 26, 2018 As the Gemological Institute of America rolls out a new diamond-tracing program, ‘M2M,’ Russia-based diamond producer Alrosa has gotten on board. + Read More

New book puts ethical jewellery under the microscope October 23, 2018 Narratives surrounding responsible jewellery are the focus of a new publication from ethical jewellery advocate and JB contributor Marc Choyt. + Read More

New program tracks origin of gold and diamond rings April 27, 2018 IBM has teamed up with five industry bodies to introduce a new ethical sourcing program called the TrustChain Initiative. + Read More

De Beers introduces ethical sourcing program April 23, 2018 De Beers Group has launched a new ethical sourcing initiative for artisanal and small-scale mined (ASM) diamonds, to be piloted in Sierra Leone. + Read More

Kimberley Process comes under review March 9, 2018 Conflict diamonds were the topic of choice at a recent United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) side event. + Read More

UL partners with DDI on responsible sourcing standards December 5, 2017 The Diamond Development Initiative (DDI) has partnered with UL Consumer and Retail Services to support further development of DDI’s Maendeleo Diamond Standards. + Read More